Boost Your Home Security With This $78 Nest Wireless Doorbell

Keeping your home safe can be as simple as adding some security cams in strategic places, and a video doorbell is a good place to start. But getting one for your home shouldn't cost a fortune, and it does't have to, especially if you're fine with a refurbished version. Wellbots is offering the refurbished second-gen Google Nest doorbell for just $78 with our exclusive code CNETDOOR40-- that's 40% off the regular price, plus free shipping.

This is a Grade-A certified refurbished by Google model, which is a rare find. It's also a limited-time deal, so act fast if you want a solid battery-powered doorbell for under $100.

The second-gen Nest doorbell has 1,280x960 resolution and night vision, making it easy to see visitors anytime. It also has a 145-degree diagonal field of view. That's slightly narrow compared to some models, but it has other things to recommend it, like high-quality two-way audio and excellent object recognition.

Another boon to this model is that it comes with free cloud storage. However, the free video storage is limited to a 3-hour window, after which the footage will be deleted automatically. The only way to get around this is to get a Nest Aware subscription which extends recording duration and storage.

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If this one doesn't meet your home security requirements, take a look at round-up of the best video doorbells for more options. Also, take a look at our picks for the best home security systems if you're beefing up security in and around your home.

Why this deal matters

This 2nd-gen Nest doorbell is Grade-A certified refurbished by Google, which is prime condition when you're shopping for a refurb. It also comes with a 90-day warranty and 30-day return policy, which makes this a smart, budget-friendly way to level up your home security just in time for your upcoming holiday shopping .

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